Types of cycling

There are many forms of cycling, for some people the bike is just a means of transport but for others it’s for health, fun, or sport. Students can explore the various forms of cycling and may want to further investigate how to get involved.

Suggestions to include:

image of the bike used

description of the type of cycling

image of someone doing the activity – it could be a friend, someone in your community or a cycling star like Julian Dean or Sarah Ulmer

Bike safety

Seven point safety check

Before cycling to school make sure you check your bike and helmet – the Bike Wise seven point safety check pocket pamphlet is an ideal resource, download the digital version (PDF, 1.4 MB).

Bike Wise safety fact sheet for cyclists

Cycling to school can be a great way to get exercise, develop confidence and learn to share the road safely with motorists and other people on bikes. Before getting on your bike, read theCycling to school safely (PDF, 3.7MB) fact sheet.

The cyclist’s road code

Cyclists share the roads with motor vehicles. If you are a cyclist, for your own safety and the safety of other road users, you must follow the road rules and have the right equipment.

Bikes in Schools

Bikes in Schools is a programme with the goal of getting school children riding bikes in school, in a safe environment. Enabled through the Bike On NZ Charitable Trust, bike tracks are built in school grounds and supported with new bikes and helmets. The programme also helps the school establish bike storage facilities and find a bike coach to introduce the programme and teach basic riding skills. You can also see what types of tracks can be built.

Is there a bike track in a school near you?

This map shows which schools have a Bikes in Schools cycle track package. There are 50 participating schools in New Zealand already.

Design your own school bike track

You could make a 3D track using found materials or perhaps use Minecraft or Scratch to create a track. Once you have designed your bike track show your principal and then share it with the Bike Wise team.